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The Z-drugs: Ambien. Lunesta. Sonata. What are these? Can they cause dependence?

Are benzos effective for treating anxiety? Insomnia? Seizures? If they aren’t safe, what is the evidence? How many BIND symptoms are...

The following information is developed and maintained by D E Foster, founder of uneven and a member of the benzodiazepine research team that identified the term BIND. This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Any decisions about changing your medication dose should be made in consultation with your own qualified healthcare provider. For the Concerned Patient Stopping benzodiazepines abruptly can be very dangerous. For those who wish to disco

Prof. C. Heather Ashton wrote what many medical professionals — and even more patients — consider the “bible” for benzo withdrawal (BIND). If you are considering tapering from a benzodiazepine, please work with your doctor and read this manual. Where to Find It BENZODIAZEPINE INFORMATION COALITION (BIC) Overview / Table of Contents PDF Version Kindle Version Nook Version BENZO.ORG.UK (Original Source) Online Manual About the Manual Benzodiazepine withdrawal (BIND) is ripe wi

Benzodiazepine-Induced Neurological Dysfunction (BIND) affects more than just the patients suffering from it. Although not in the same way or to the same extent, family members and friends — I’ll call caregivers — are impacted by it as well. As a caregiver, you may find yourself unexpectedly comforting your loved one, dealing with personality changes, talking through symptoms and ways to mitigate them, altering routines, and canceling plans. Along the way, you and the person

What are the basics of benzo withdrawal? If you are new to the benzo community, you might want to know where to start. If you are a...

Viral outbreaks, social phobias, benzo withdrawal — all these events can be isolating, and any combination can lead to extreme levels of...